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1/1 - All of us here at Ford Australia are saddened to hear the news that Holden will cease operations. Holden is an iconic brand that holds a special place in the heart of many Australians, and has done so much to shape the Australian automotive industry and the country... — Ford Australia (@FordAustralia) February 17, 2020 2/2 - Its vehicles have been worthy competitors both on road and on the racetrack. To our friends at Holden, thank you for keeping us on our toes and inspiring us to keep aiming higher. We will miss you. — Ford Australia (@FordAustralia) February 17, 2020

Announcement With a heavy heart, Holden announced today that General Motors will be retiring the Holden brand in Australia and New Zealand. This announcement will be felt deeply by the entire Holden family, our customers and our fans. We will immediately begin working with our dealer partners across Australia and New Zealand to implement an orderly transition, including support for our existing customers. Holden will continue to support customers in the following ways: Honour all existing warranties and guarantees Honour all free scheduled servicing offers Ongoing call centre support Provide servicing and spare parts for at least 10 years, through national aftersales networks in Australia and New Zealand Recalls or safety-related issues if they arise GM has taken this difficult decision after an exhaustive analysis of the investment required for Holden to be competitive for the long term in Australia's and New Zealand's new car markets. Regrettably, t...

PRESS RELEASE 10 DECEMBER 2019 Holden is today announcing a modified portfolio dedicated exclusively to SUVs and light commercial vehicles. Holden Interim Chairman and Managing Director, Kristian Aquilina, said the focus of the portfolio was consistent with customer preferences, with the Acadia, Trailblazer, Equinox and Trax rounding out a comprehensive SUV portfolio; and the Colorado tackling rivals in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment. “Holden is taking this decisive action to ensure a sharp focus on the largest and most buoyant market segments. “So far this year SUVs and Utes have increased to 76 percent of Holden sales, a trend we only see continuing,” he said. The company has elected to retire the ZB Commodore and the BK Astra in 2020. At its peak, the large car segment in Australia accounted for 217,882 sales in 1998. This year it is projected to come in at about 8,700 units. “The SUV segment is approaching half a million units, and LCVs ...

Holden honours 69 years of local manufacturing, culminating in more than 7.6 million vehicles built for Australia and the world   Company pays tribute to the generations of people within Holden and the supply chain who helped build a legend Holden to honour that legacy by building a bright future in Australia; company retains 1000 direct staff plus 6000 people across 200-strong national dealer network Lion brand to retain world-class Design and Engineering teams working on local and global programs; retention of Lang Lang Vehicle Proving Ground ensures Holdens will always drive and feel like Holdens should New vehicle onslaught continues with ongoing commitment to launch 24 new products by 2020, completely transforming Holden showrooms   Holden’s world-class transition program has resulted in 85% of Holden workers to date successfully transitioning, setting a new benchmark in the industry  GM Holden today celebrated nearly 70 years of proud manufacturing he...

RANGE-TOPPING NEXT-GENERATION COMMODORE VXR BREAKS COVER! Most advanced Commodore ever packs  235kW 3.6-litre V6 engine, 9-speed automatic transmission and adaptive All-Wheel-Drive VXR adds Brembo front brakes and unique sports set-up including Continuous Damping Control (CDC) Unique to VXR are three switchable drive modes to adjust CDC dampers, steering, transmission and the ‘Twinster’ AWD system Unmistakeable, muscular styling Local development program with over 100,000km driven to date Commodore VXR due to launch alongside rest of the range in early 2018  Holden has lifted the covers on the range-topping VXR variant of the next-generation Holden Commodore.     With a focus on dynamic handling, efficient performance and stunning traction off the line, Commodore VXR will show a different side to Holden’s performance capabilities while still using lessons learned from almost 40 years of continuous local Commodore development. Differentiating ...

DETROIT —  Coming off a historic year with record sales, four new vehicle launches and awards validating Buick’s quality and customer experience, the brand’s introduction of the all-new Regal TourX brings the latest product to broaden the brand’s lineup in the U.S. Like the successful Encore and Cascada, TourX proves Buick continues to make bold moves outside traditional vehicle segments. “Regal TourX is a crossover in the truest sense of the word, with the drive dynamics of a car and the versatility of an SUV,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president, global Buick and GMC. “Additionally, it continues a trend set by the Cascada and Encore of bringing Buick’s contemporary design and attainable luxury credentials to new segments where customers are looking for more. TourX enters a vibrant segment with passion and youthful energy where drivers are able to experience the new Buick.” The TourX rides higher than its Sportback counterpart, enabling greater capability. Its rugged exterior...